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Do you think the complaint about the bold datewheel has been exaggerated?
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First impressions of the VSF116610LN
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Do you think the complaint about the bold datewheel has been exaggerated?
Here’s mine! Arrived today. Dial and DW print are flawless using a 10x jeweler’s loupe.
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out of the box no mods?
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Guys, this watch doesn't remotely have a fat date wheel. There were a few watches, the very first pieces to hit QC by the look of it, that did have a fat date wheel (arguably no fatter that some Gens, but WAY fatter than this one). The fat date wheel 'issue' does not relate to these blatantly skinny date wheels that have been dominating this thread in recent days.
I just received it 3 hours ago. It’s exactly as it came - minus the plastic wrap! The DW is a non-issue, and the hands are much better than they appear in photos. Obvious curvature, and way closer to ARF than DHGate. The only - and I mean only - shortfall is the bracelet. Feels clinky. But, so did my (gen) Jazzmaster before a mineral oil bath. I expect that this will improve the feel of the VSF as well.
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Yours was one of the chunkier ones - but no chunkier than a Gen example that was posted on one of these threads!
I am not affiliated with TT in any way, but if I were (still) in the market for a sub-c date, I would jump on the pre-order while you still can. This is one helluva watch for $408. Here's my timegraph QC:
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I am not affiliated with TT in any way, but if I were (still) in the market for a sub-c date, I would jump on the pre-order while you still can. This is one helluva watch for $408. Here's my timegraph QC:
I agree it looks great all around I’m gonna need a no date though
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Just tried this now and have the bracelets siting in mineral oil, let’s see how it works out.
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One more thing you could try. Keep the thinner springbars that engage as a starting point.
Next, cut some thin strips of tape (bracelet tape is perfect) and place them on the lower lug lip to tighten up the looseness. You will have to use trial and error on how many strips you need to stack for a correct fit. I have done this on a couple reps to correct for this exact issue.
This effort effectively reduces SEL recess because the whole SEL is rotated toward the case around the springbar but it can be an acceptable compromise if the play is not too great. I have used as many as 5 strips of tape stacked. It's easier to stack the strips first, then cut them to proper width. If done carefully, the tape won't show, even from underneath, except for the tiny stacked edges.
One more thing you could try. Keep the thinner springbars that engage as a starting point.
Next, cut some thin strips of tape (bracelet tape is perfect) and place them on the lower lug lip to tighten up the looseness. You will have to use trial and error on how many strips you need to stack for a correct fit. I have done this on a couple reps to correct for this exact issue.
This effort effectively reduces SEL recess because the whole SEL is rotated toward the case around the springbar but it can be an acceptable compromise if the play is not too great. I have used as many as 5 strips of tape stacked. It's easier to stack the strips first, then cut them to proper width. If done carefully, the tape won't show, even from underneath, except for the tiny stacked edges.
great ! it's a excellent idea, i must try it for the sel on my YM
i have a ARF v2.....so is it worth the upgrade. mine is just OOTB so standard ARF fat date, no black hole.
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So after the oil bath and swapping the SELs I’m now having an issue I did not notice before. The SEL gaps near 6 marker are perfect and seems equally recessed from left to right, but the SEL nearest the 12 marker only the right side is properly recessed and the left is slightly recessed but closer to being flush.
Btw the oil bath gave it a great improvement
see photos
Btw the oil bath gave it a great improvement
see photos